Mathematics Program at Loyal Heights

Mathematics is the language and science of patterns and connections. Doing mathematics is an active process of constructing meaning through exploration and inquiry.

We believe that all students have the capability to become mathematically literate. Mathematical literacy provides avenues for the improvement of the quality of life. It empowers students to make choices in their personal and professional lives. Our goal is to equip students with the ability to cope confidently with the mathematical demands they will face in their future.

Seattle Public Schools strives to provide a program of excellence that engages all students in a rigorous curriculum rich in problem-solving opportunities. According to NCTM, “a curriculum is more than a collection of activities; it must be coherent, focused on important mathematics, and well articulated across the grades."

Here at Loyal Heights, we have a Math Coach Onsite who supports the teachers with math instruction. To learrn more about the math coach and her work as well as to view the math question of the month by Helga Houdini the Mathemagician >>>click here!

 

We invite you to explore the resources listed below to learn more

about our mathematics curriculum and standards.

Investigations K-5 Mathematics Curriculum:
Learn more about the curriculum your child’s teacher uses in the K-5 classrooms as well as resources that can be used at home.  

Online GLE Resources:

Learn about the Mathematics' Grade Level Expectations for your child.

OSPI Mathematics Homepage:
Check out the State of Washington's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in the area of Mathematics.

Reading Program at Loyal Heights

Philosophy of Reading

Reading is an interactive process between a reader and text. In constructing meaning, the reader combines knowledge of phonics, structure of language, and meaning of words. In addition, the reader's prior experience and knowledge are critical to the process. Reading is developmental in nature and complex; it requires learning the relationship between spoken and written language. The process of learning to read varies with each child. Literate individuals must have the tool of reading in order to continue to acquire knowledge. They will use that tool throughout their life to learn, explore, and to understand the world.

In Seattle Public Schools, our philosophy is guided by educational research in the field of literacy. A variety of instructional strategies make up a comprehensive, balanced approach to literacy. In order to be truly literate, students must develop skills and strategies in both reading and writing. The student's progress is measured by Washington State Essential Academic Learnings and specific Grade Level Expectations. The District believes it is critical to engage parents and community in literacy.

Writing Program at Loyal Heights

Philosophy of Writing

In Seattle Public Schools, our philosophy is guided by educational research in the field of writing and literacy. Writing is developmental in nature and a complex skill, and learning to write varies with each child. A writer combines knowledge of phonics, the structure of language, and meaning of words. In addition, the writer's prior experience and knowledge are critical to the process, in order to synthesize information and communicate with others. In Seattle Public Schools, students have the opportunity to write on a variety of topics, and for many audiences and purposes during their school career. They will use the skills they learn throughout their life to explain, to create, and to communicate in the world.

In order to be literate, students must be skilled in both reading and writing. The student's achievement is measured by Seattle Public Schools' academic standards and the grade level benchmarks. The involvement in and demonstration of writing by parents and community are essential with good models and instruction. All students will become successful writers as they practice and develop their skills.